Environment
DNR Seeks Public Input on Rare Lizards
Telecommunications project in Waushara County may kill some of rare legless lizards.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerDNR Wants Johnson Controls to Test More Fish for PFAS
Some ponds have fish with levels of PFAS that would require restrictions on eating fish.
Nov 14th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat Native American Heritage Month Means To Me
The importance of being humble, quieting the mind and listening to nature.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Angela Kingsawan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCity Clears Way For Big Sewer Project
84-inch-wide pipe is first phase of 40-million gallon stormwater project to prevent sewer overflows.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBlue-Green Algae On Rise In Lakes
High temperatures causing November blooms in some of state’s lakes.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioWEC Will Retire Half of Oak Creek Power Plant
1,800 megawatt plant will be replaced with clean energy, natural gas.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWhen Leaves Fall, Fire Danger Rises
Dry Seasonal Conditions Lead To Increased Fire Risk
Nov 6th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesTrump Has Weakened 125 Environmental Rules
Many have been wiped out entirely, analysis finds. 40 more rollbacks planned.
Nov 1st, 2020 by James RowenWisconsin Air Is Getting Cleaner
Nearly 20 years of steady reductions in harmful air pollutants.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Graham KilmerDNR Faces Biggest Pollution Case Ever
PFAS pollution in Marinette area requires largest, most complex cleanup in state history.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioClimate Change Effects Already Harming Wisconsin
Increased flooding poses the risk of contaminating drinking water systems.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerCity, MMSD Advance 40-Million Gallon Stormwater Plan
Improvements would prevent flooding in Capitol Dr. neighborhood and add parkland.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene